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Best hotels in Clare

Best hotels in Clare brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.

By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · Curated, unpaid and unranked

Official tourism photograph of Aillwee Burren Experience: Cave Tours, Birds of Prey & Farm Shop in County Clare

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Photograph of Dromoland Castle Hotel in County Clare

Hotel - 5 Star

Dromoland Castle Hotel

Newmarket-On-Fergus, County Clare

Dromoland Castle Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Newmarket-On-Fergus for travellers exploring County Clare. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 5 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.

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Photograph of Falls Hotel in County Clare

Hotel - 4 Star

Falls Hotel

Ennistymon, County Clare

Falls Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Ennistymon for travellers exploring County Clare. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.

Visit the official website for Falls Hotel
Official tourism photograph of Cliffs of Moher Tour by Adventure 001 Helicopters Ireland in County Clare

Hotel - 4 Star

Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites

Lahinch, County Clare

Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites offers a useful hotel base in Lahinch for travellers exploring County Clare. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.

Visit the official website for Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites
Photograph of Old Ground Hotel in County Clare

Hotel - 4 Star

Old Ground Hotel

Ennis, County Clare

Old Ground Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Ennis for travellers exploring County Clare. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.

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Official tourism photograph of Craggaunowen - The Living Past Experience in County Clare

Hotel - 4 Star

Treacys Oakwood Hotel

Shannon, County Clare

Treacys Oakwood Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Shannon for travellers exploring County Clare. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.

Visit the official website for Treacys Oakwood Hotel
Photograph of Armada Hotel in County Clare

Hotel - 4 Star

Armada Hotel

Miltown Malbay, County Clare

Armada Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Miltown Malbay for travellers exploring County Clare. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.

Visit the official website for Armada Hotel
Official tourism photograph of Scattery Island in County Clare

Hotel - 4 Star

Shannon Springs Hotel

Shannon, County Clare

Shannon Springs Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Shannon for travellers exploring County Clare. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.

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